1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Because 1974 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Cadillac Eldorado (710 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1969 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 710 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
